This presentation is a live in-person educational discussion of the essential facts we need to know to understand global warming and climate change, including mankind's role in causing it, the realistic consequences, and what we can do to prevent, or at least mitigate, those consequences. It was created for non-scientists, so no minimal level of science background or knowledge is necessary, and questions are encouraged.

Topics Covered

Is the Planet Getting Warmer? * Potential Causes of Global Warming
* Changes in the Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Air
* Rates of Change of CO2 Historically by Nature vs. Today
* Causes of CO2 Emissions into the Air * Comparison of CO2 Emissions: Human vs. Natural
* Acknowledgment by Fossil Fuel Companies * Scientific Consensus
* Fracking * Consequences * Job Creation * Barriers to Action against Global Warming
* What We Can Do

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email toDonald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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We’ll have popcorn but please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage.
This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.
Please observe the film’s ratings.
See you at the movies!

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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About our presenter: Evan Weiner, recognized globally as an expert in the politics of the sports business, produces a daily podcast on that topic in addition to being a regular on television and radio in both the United States and the United Kingdom, including appearances on BBC Radio, MSNBC and ABC television, and The Guardian newspaper in the U.K. Weiner has also written nine books and speaks in a variety of venues, including cruise ships, colleges, and libraries.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Feel the peace by being present in the moment.
Quiet and calm your mind and body.
Experience your genuine self.
Please join us for a relaxing session of Yin Yoga followed by Meditation.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Program fee: $4.00.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.